Breast Implants: Info, Prices, Photos, Rewiews, Q&A

Really bad color on implant. Any suggestions?

You may need to consider having a different crown placed over the implant.
Mar 3, 2016

Once a crown has been fabricated, and cemented in the mouth, the color is stable and so can not be modified.  In addition to the color, the translucency of the ceramics need to be close to that of the surrounding natural teeth or this too can contribute to the new tooth not blending in.  Meeting with another doctor for a second opinion will allow this to be evaluated, and give you an opportunity to discuss your options.  You may end up having to consider replacing some of the components…

Crest Whitening stripes left white specs on my teeth. What do I do?

You can expect these to become less visible with time once you have completed your whitening.
Feb 27, 2016

We often see these areas of the teeth exaggerated immediately following teeth whitening/ dental bleaching.  The good news is that they tend to settle down within a few days after you have stopped bleaching, and most people see them return to being no less or more visible than they had been before bleaching started.  What you are seeing is areas of the enamel that have a different mineral content than the rest of the enamel.  The white cloudy spots are not really being created by the…

Why is my root canal/crowned tooth causing my gums to be swollen?

Consider a second opinion. Possible cause would be violation of biologic width.
Jan 13, 2016

Assuming that the root canal treatment is healthy, one possible cause could be something called “violation of biologic width”. There needs to be a certain amount of distance between the edge (margin) of a crown and the bone which supports the tooth/root. If a patient’s crown margin gets too close to the bone then the result can be red and inflamed looking gingiva (gums) alongside that particular tooth. It is usually seen in the few millimeters close to where the tooth and…

Veneer options for upper front teeth?

Please give serious consideration to Orthodontics.
Jan 10, 2016

From what we can see in the photo you provided, orthodontic treatment would certainly be the recommended way to treat your teeth. Orthodontics can vastly improve the crooked and asymmetrical appearance of your teeth and smile, and could accomplish this in the most conservative way. You want to create a result that will be beautiful and healthy for long term stability. When we use restorative techniques such as veneers for correcting crooked teeth, it often requires removal…

Help fix my smile please! Misaligned teeth and uneven lips

Start by consulting with an Orthodontist.
Jan 10, 2016

It will take an Orthodontist to determine if the positioning of your teeth, and the balance of your smile, can be fully addressed with braces alone or if you would benefit from braces in conjunction with surgery to correct the position of your jaw. You may likely find that once the position of the teeth are in a more ideal position, the support to your lip will change and this may make it easier to smile more symmetrically. Many people who show asymmetry in the way their lips lie…

What’s the best treatment for large front teeth?

Start by consulting with an Orthodontist.
Jan 9, 2016

You should definitely start by meeting with an orthodontist. The positioning of your two central incisors, and the alignment of the adjacent teeth, are exaggerating their dominance in your smile. Orthodontic movement of the teeth into a position in which they are well aligned will help greatly in reducing this. If the actual width of these teeth or their shape is considered excessive for your smile, the doctor may discuss the option of re-contouring them in conjunction with…

Should I whiten my teeth or fix eroded teeth first?

Whitening is Done Before Restorative Treatment
Jan 9, 2016

If any of the teeth have cavities then those should be treated first to stop the progression of damage caused as the cavity grows.Restorative materials such as porcelain or tooth colored composite materials/ bonding are very stable with regards to their color and so can not be lightened (whitened). Once they are attached to the tooth, the only way to change their color is by removing material and then replacing it.As long as the teeth are free of decay, you want to whiten the teeth…